British Heart Foundation (BHF) shops are launching their biggest stock donation appeal, the Great British Bag-athon, with an event on Friday 27th September at Vicar Lane Shopping Centre.

BHF shops are urging Chesterfield's local community to join in and fill up bags full of unwanted things for the Great British Bag-athon to help fight heart disease.

The event will be officially launched by the Deputy Mayor of Chesterfield, Councillor Alexis Diouf, when he donates the first bag of items at 11am on the launch day.

The Great British Bag-athon is BHF shops biggest stock donation campaign, aiming to raise 1 million bags of unwanted things throughout September. Every bag filled is a bag full of life-saving research.

Between 27th-28th September and 4th-5th October, volunteers will be in Vicar Lane giving out stock donation bags and asking shoppers to fill one bag, or many, with unwanted clothes, books, homewares, toys, CDs, and DVDs, then take it to the drop point in the centre or the BHF shop.

Every seven minutes someone dies from a heart attack, so the more bags that are donated, the more researchers the BHF can fund, meaning more lives will be saved. So get filling, because every bag counts.

After the event at the shopping centre has ended, filled bags can continue to be donated to the Great British Bag-athon at the BHF shop.

Sonia Kolomijez, Centre Manager at Vicar Lane commented, "We are delighted to be holding a Great British Bag-athon event this year. It's the perfect opportunity to have a clear out and donate any unwanted items, raising vital funds to support those in our community who are living with heart disease. Why not take up the bag filling challenge?"

BHF Area Manager, Mechelle Hopkins said, "We'd like to urge everyone in Chesterfield's local community to get involved with this Great British Bag-athon event and help us raise bags full of unwanted things. This event can really help us reach our target of raising 1 million bags throughout September.

"Coronary Heart Disease is the UK's single biggest killer and every bag you fill is a bag full of life-saving research. Every donation really makes a difference."

More information can be found at bhf.org.uk/Bagathon. To find a local BHF Shop, call 0844 412 5000 and you can watch the BHF Great British Bag-athon video below...

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4 Children's Charities found that, among 1,398 young people surveyed, more than half admitted to hurting themselves on a daily basis or a few times a week.More and Video...

LOCAL RESIDENTS INVITED TO JOIN HEARING LOSS CHARITY'S PANEL -
Action on Hearing Loss (formerly RNID) invites Chesterfield people who are deaf or have hearing loss or tinnitus to join the charity's new research panel More...

MATALAN SMASH NSPCC FUNDRAISING TARGET -
Matalan is celebrating raising almost £700,000 for the NSPCC in less than a year, thanks to the fundraising efforts of their staff and customers across the UK. More...

97 FA CUP LEGENDS IN CHARITY MATCH -
Spireite legends, from the '97 FA Cup Semi-Final side are turning out in a special charity match next month to raise funds for the Academy Africa project More...

CELEBRITIES v LEGENDS AT THE B2NET, A REMATCH -
It was hailed by the organisers as a huge success, and for those of us who attended a great family day out. More...

SKINS STAR LUKE SUPPORTING LOCAL LADS IN CHARITY CHALLENGE -
TV and film star, Luke Pasqualino is supporting 4 Chesterfield lads taking part in the '5 Peaks Challenge' in aid of 'Help for Heroes' More...

LOCAL TESCO STORE BOOSTS FUNDS FOR BO PEEP'S 'SHEEP' -
Chesterfield based organisation, Bo Peeps, has today been presented with a £600 Community Award from the Tesco Charity Trust. More...

LIMBER UP - SPORT RELIEF IS BACK! -
The Sainsbury's Sport Relief Mile is back - and it's coming to Queen's Park in Chesterfield. More...

BISHOP'S THANKS FOR KENYAN TRAIL BIKES -
Ashover Church Appeal supporters funded the purchase of two off-road trail bikes for use by Christian Clergy in the wild and often lawless area of Marsabit, Kenya More...

LOSING THE FUR FOR OUR FURRY FRIENDS -
Companion Care Vets (inside Pets at Home) are having a fund raising event and open day on Sunday 8th January. More...

A "THANK YOU" FROM THE NSPCC -
In an open letter, people in Chesterfield are being thanked by the charity for their efforts this year More...

CHILDLINE OPEN OVER CHRISTMAS TO SUPPORT LOCAL CHILDREN -
As Christmas nears, ChildLine reminds those who may need someone to talk to that the phone and online service is open as usual. More...

DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY FOR ROBBIE -
Tomorrow night sees a major fundraising event take place, aimed at providing one young Chesterfield boy with the specialist facilities he needs in his own home. More...

CATWALK IN THE
CAFE -
Fashion was high on the shopping list when Sainsbury's held a Fashion Show to raise funds for its Charity of the Year, Ashgate Hospice. More...

ASHOVER APPEALS FOR VOLUNTEER
DRIVERS -
Volunteer drivers are now URGENTLY needed to help safeguard Ashover's highly-regarded and well-used social car scheme More...

COMBAT POVERTY THIS CHRISTMAS AT SAINSBURY'S DRONFIELD STORE -
While shoppers might normally be expected to take food away from a supermarket, customers at Sainsbury's Dronfield will soon be leaving food behind too. More...

BRASS AND VOICES IN ASHOVER CHURCH CONCERT -
Ashover Celebration Choir is to join forces with one of the best 4th section brass bands in the country for a concert in the village's All Saints Church. More...

'NOT THE OLYMPIC' TORCH RELAY RAISES THOUSANDS FOR ALZHEIMERS -
Local chartered accountants Mitchells have helped raise £28,000 for Alzheimer's sufferers by taking part in epic national Olympic-style challenge. More...

CHESTERFIELD WEARS IT'S POPPIES WITH PRIDE -
Crowds gathered to watch in town as the Mayor, Cllr Peter Barr, declared the Poppy 2011/12 campaign open and purchased the first poppy. More...

TEENS MAKE A 21 MILE SPLASH FOR ANIMAL CHARITIES -
Four fund-raising friends made a splash for charity when they took to the pool at Sharley Park Leisure Centre in Clay Cross for a mammoth 21-mile swim! More...

SPOOKY EVENTS PLANNED AT RSPCA CHESTERFIELD -
It's set to get a little spooky down at the RSPCA Chesterfield Animal Centre, when staff host a black cat Halloween event More...

HARVEST SUPPER MARKS CHURCH FUND RAISING FINALE -
Supporters have been praised by the Rector, the Revd. Ralph Lawrence, for their 'tremendous effort' raising funds for All Saints Church, Ashover More...

LAST CHANCE FOR CARERS DANCE -
Carers across Derbyshire with a passion to trip the light fantastic - are invited to a FREE Carers Ball this Friday 14th October courtesy of the local Carers Network. More...

MARK BANKS ON BOOK FOR CHARITY -
Chesterfield FC Coach Mark Crossley titled his autobiography, 'Looking After Number One' but in fact, the ethos behind the book sales is just the opposite. More...

SUPPORT SPORT RELIEF 2012 -
The countdown is on to next year's Sport Relief - and people can now sign up to take part in the fund-raising challenge in NE Derbyshire. More...

HELP OF UP TO £5000 AVAILABLE TO COMMUNITY GROUPS -
Community groups in Derbyshire are being actively encouraged to apply for Grants of up to £5000 as part of a scheme launched earlier this year. More...

LOCAL CHARITY GAINS RECOGNITION -
A local Carers charity is currently celebrating a series of successful milestones in its 23-year history.More...

SANDS GIRLS WALK TO GIVE 'PRICELESS' MOMENTS -
A new Chesterfield charity is fundraising hard in order to help parents of stillborn babies spend precious time with their child More...

SUCCESS FOR ASHOVER FLOWER FESTIVAL -
Ashover's four-day floral festival tribute to the world of music proved a spectacular success and raised more than £5,000 for the village's ancient parish church and Ashgate Hospice. More...

HELP CHESTERFIELDS SALVATION ARMY MEND BROKEN LIVES -
The Salvation Army in Chesterfield needs your help to raise vital funds for its Annual Appeal More...

COMMUNITY GROUPS BENEFIT FROM GALA FUNDRAISER -
Delighted gala organisers have handed out cheques totalling £1,500 to benefit good causes in the Chesterfield area. More...

COLLIERY BAND FUNDRAISER LOOMS -
Ireland Colliery Band from Chesterfield will be raising cash for charity this coming autumn as it prepares to perform Brass 'N' Sax. More...

CHARITIES BENEFIT AT B2NET -
The best part of 20,000 reasons to celebrate at the b2net as 3 charities received their share of monies raised at the Charity football match More...

DOG-GONE... -
North East Derbyshire District Council are asking for help with information on these two dogs. More...

SPIREITES RUN TO SUPPORT ASHGATE HOSPICE -
It's been revealed that a team from Chesterfield Football Club is hoping to net £2,000 for Ashgate Hospice by competing in the Spire10 mile race later this month. More...

EMBRACING LIFE -
On Saturday 6th August a fund raising event took place in aid of a brand new, local charity called Embracing Life. More...

HAIR TODAY, GONE TOMORROW... -
'Man pain' was definitely the order of the day in one Chesterfield coffee shop on Saturday morning. More...

NEW ACTIVITY PROGRAMME FOR THE DISABLED -
Sportability, the London based registered charity, is expanding its operation of sports programmes for people with paralysis across the nation. More...

EVERY STALL HELPS -
It was a bumper turnout as hundreds turned out to support the second Community Fair held by Tesco at their Lockoford Lane store. More...

CHARITY BEGINS AT ALL 92 FOOTBALL CLUBS!! -
Ian Butt and Steve Pye are currently covering 3,000 miles visiting all 92 football league grounds in just 7 days - all in aid of the McMillan Cancer Charity. More...

"ONLY SPIREITES HAD ANYTHING TO CELEBRATE" -
Oliver is completing his Duke of Edinburgh Award and, as part of that, has to raise money for charity. This is where any Spireite fan may want to read on... More...

ASHOVER CLASSIC CAR RALLY WILL BENEFIT CHARITIES -
100's of classic cars and bikes will be at the Ashover Show Ground near Chesterfield this month for a new all-day rally, which could raise thousands for local charities. More...

JAMIE WALKER'S STARS SHINE BRIGHTLY -
This 6th Annual charity football match at the B2net Stadium between the Spireites Legends and the Celebrity Soapstars has so far raised a wonderful sum of £19,600.00 More...

2 DOGS WILL BE PUT TO SLEEP TODAY UNLESS YOU CAN HELP? -
Bert and Ernie are both being housed at the Dog Control Kennels and as is their policy, they will unfortunately be sadly put to sleep today More...

FERRETS HELP FUND ASHOVER FLOWER FESTIVAL -
This week ferret-racing fans from all over North Derbyshire have helped Ashover Church Flower Guild raise £1,700 for charity. More...

ASHGATE HOSPICE FOREIGN COIN COLLECTION -
Foreign currency can be used to raise money, however time is running out to receive the best rates but you can still help Ashgate Hospice More...

CHARITY MATCH OF THE DAY -
A bumper crowd at the b2net watched the much-anticipated charity match between a team of soap stars and Spireites Legends. More...

SUPPORT OUR ARMED FORCES -
Chesterfield has a proud connection with the Armed Forces past and present and supports current servicemen and veterans through fundraising events. More...

GIVE GENEROUSLY FOR KIAN -
"A lot of people don't know what will happen in future but we know our future will be dialysis 3 times a week and then a major operation for a kidney transplant".More...

LOCAL CHARITIES TO BENEFIT FROM CLASSIC CAR & BIKE SHOW -
Next month's event, organised by the Rotary Club of Chesterfield is set to benefit local organisations. More...

CHESTERFIELD CARERS DIARY FOR JUNE / JULY -
Chesterfield Carers Centre have a full diary of events coming up. Here's the full list and contact details. More...

YOUR LOSS IS THEIR GAIN -
A Charity 12 week Weight Loss Challenge from the 31st May 2011 in aid of Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice. More...

RSPCA WEEK - PLEASE GIVE GENEROUSLY -
We try and help every animal we come across, we try our best to help but that does come at a cost More...

ASHGATE HOSPICE INVITES YOU TO THE B2NET BALL -
Ashgate Hospice will once again be hosting the b2net Ball at the b2net Stadium on Friday 3rd June 2011. More...

CARING FOR CARERS IN CHESTERFIELD -
A new centre that aims to offer support, guidance and activities for carers has been officially opened in the town centre today. More...

ASHGATE'S FANCY DRAG RACE, MEN ONLY! -
The 3rd annual, men only, Ashgate Hospice 'Fancy Drag Race' is taking place on Sunday 15th May and they expect the event to be the biggest yet! More...

LADIES - ZUMBA FOR ASHGATE HOSPICE -
There will be a special Zumba Fitness session on Wednesday 6th April, 7.30pm at the Winding Wheel, Chesterfield. Tickets £5 in aid of Ashgate Hospice. More...

7 DOWN, 2 TO GO -
They say that cats have nine lives but little Kitty must be down to seven by now after being the victim of TWO RTC's in four months. More...

SPIREFEST GETS READY TO ROCK CHESTERFIELD -
The inaugural Spirefest day long rock festival and guitar show due to be held at the Winding Wheel is drawing ever closer... More...

NETTING FUNDS FOR CHARITY AT THE B2NET -
A massive charity football match is being organised to raise funds for a leading cancer charity that helped a former footballing apprentice beat the disease 4 years ago. More...

CATWALK CAPERS FOR CHARITY -
Models, from Fairplay, council staff and friends and family of the Mayor's staff and Chesterfield Post strutted their stuff raising over £750 for the Mayors Appeal. More...

HELP BEAM SCOTTY BACK HOME -
The RSPCA is asking for help in tracing the owners of a cat who survived with only burned paws after being found in the engine of a car that had travelled to Chesterfield from Nottingham. More...

EVERY PEDAL HELPS -
15 staff from Tesco, Chesterfield got on their bikes in order to raise cash for Clic Sargent, Tesco's Charity of the year. More...

CAN YOU SAVE THIS DOG? -
A Staffordshire Bull Cross, picked up as stray by the council's dog wardens, will be put to sleep tomorrow (Friday 4th March at 5pm) if a new home can't be found for him. More...

GREAVESY'S WILD ABOUT CHOCOLATE -
Jimmy Greaves is supporting a new brand of chocolates, made in Chesterfield, helping to do its bit to save tigers from extinction. More...

CHARITY BEGINS AT ... ALFRETON -
The first charity to benefit from the Alfreton Sunday League's Grand 40th Reunion has been announced. More...

COMING TO A POOL NEAR YOU -
Local residents are being invited to 'jump in' and swim to help raise cash for a leading cancer charity. More...

ASHGATE HOSPICE MIDNIGHT WALK FOR LADIES ONLY! -
Our 4th annual Midnight Walk is on Sat/Sun 25th/26th June 2011 and is expected to be one of the biggest events in our calendar this year! More...

HAIR OF THE DOG -
Bella is a year old Shar-pei and has been at the RSPCA kennels for a long time - 10 weeks in total. More...

NOW MAN'S BEST FRIEND CAN HELP TOO! -
Ashgate Hospice is very excited to bring you a new event this year, especially for man's best friend! You and your dog are invited for sponsored "walkies" in Linacre Woods to help raise vital funds. More...

B2NET BUCKETS BRING HELP TO CHILDREN'S HOSPICE -
Generous fans visiting the B2Net have donated £400 to a Children's Hospice through a bucket collection... More...

GUITAR HEROES -
A unique gig, hoping to become an annual event, is being organised in Chesterfield in order to raise money for a leading cancer charity. More..

LEFT OUTSIDE ALONE-
Animal Welfare Workers are investigating after two young cats were found abandoned outside the rescue centre in freezing temperatures. More...

EVERY LITTLE HELPS -
A Primary School in Chesterfield is celebrating after being awarded £800 by a Supermarket Charity Trust. More...

Brrrrr RABBIT! -
The RSPCA has issued an URGENT appeal for homes for 22 rabbits that have been brought to their kennels in Spital this week. More...

STAVELEY MWFC'S GENEROUS GESTURE FOR SCOUTS CANADA TRIP -
A local company has made a generous donation towards a local scout group’s Canada trip after reading about the fundraising efforts in The Chesterfield Post. More...

ARE YOU UP FOR A CHALLENGE? -
Fairplay is a registered charity, dedicated to helping children with additional needs and their families. More...

LOVE LIGHTS UP HOSPICE -
Ashgate Hospice would like to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone who dedicated a light in this year's Lights of Love switch on More...

LOCAL CHILDREN AND B&Q MAKE XMAS SPARKLE FOR ASHGATE -
A Primary School in Chesterfield has helped to spread a little Christmas joy after a tree they decorated took pride of place at Ashgate Hospice. More...

RSPCA APPEAL -
The RSPCA is appealing for what it calls a 'special home for a very special pup' - a near-blind rottweiler called 'Mac' and his best friend - a kitten called 'Boyd'. More...

YOUR VOTE COUNTS -
The Football League would like your help to help them decide which charity The League should select to be its Official Charity Partner for Season 2010/11. More...

WILL YOU SHINE A LIGHT OF LOVE THIS CHRISTMAS THIS YEAR -
Will you be remembering someone special this Christmas? It was that time of year again, another summer had flown by and there was more than a nip in the air. More...

CAN YOU OFFER THESE HENS AN
EGG-CITING NEW
LIFE? -
The RSPCA in Chesterfield is urging people to consider buying Free range eggs after accepting 60 ex-battery hens into their kennels at Spital. More...

"BACK OF THE NET!" KICKING CASH FOR CHARITY -
Students from Chesterfield College gave a local charity a boost as they took part in a penalty shoot out to raise cash for Ashgate Hospice.More...

BEING CRUEL TO BE KIND? -
Chesterfield RSPCA are investigating the circumstances behind one of the most bizarre they've seen in 10 years at the Charity. More...

WIRKSWORTH ROTARY 5k SANTA FUN RUN -
The Rotary Club Of Wirksworth are staging a 5k 'Santa' fun-Run for the Rainbows and Ashgate Hospice Charities on Sunday 5th December 2010 at Carsington WaterMore...

A LONELY GOAT
HERD -
If you're an experienced goat owner (or a Military Regiment looking for your Regimental Mascot), with land to spare, then Chesterfield RSPCA is asking you to consider helping them. More...

PUPPY LOVE UPDATE -
The RSPCA in Chesterfield confirms that a woman claiming to be the owner of the pups has contacted them and after checks, they have been reunited. More...

PUPPY LOVE -
RSPCA bosses are appealing for help in tracing the people who dumped Barnaby and Benji last week in a Chesterfield field. More...

REMEMBER THEM -
The Chesterfield branch of the Royal British Legion is asking residents to do just that and buy a poppy as the town launched it's annual Poppy Appeal Saturday. More...

BARGAIN HUNT BONANZA -
There was everything to pay for as the Mayor and Mayoress took part in a charity Bargain Hunt on Chesterfield's very own flea market on Thursday, More...

WHY YOU REALLY SHOULD "GO TO SPECSAVERS" THIS WEEKEND -
Have you ever looked at the 'Mr Men' characters and thought, what about one called Mr ??? More...

MARIE CURIE CANCER CARE LOOKING FOR SUPPORTERS HELP -
Derbyshire Fundraiser, Laura Read is inviting anyone who is interested to come along to an informal meeting. More...

DROP IN CENTRE OPENS IT'S DOORS -The Nenna Kind centre is situated in Room 5 on the 2nd floor of the Market Hall and offers support and advice in a welcoming environment for anyone affected by cancer. More...

HOPE FOR AFRICA -
As children in Chesterfield prepare to return to school this week one charity is promoting the message that ‘In Africa, education is a privilege not a right‘. More...